World & Nation
Reform Jewish leaders have selected a self-described “baby boomer” to head North America’s largest Jewish denomination as it struggles to balance a commitment to liberal social action with growing calls for more traditional religious expression.
May 27, 1995
Mideast: Israeli prime minister’s policies endanger peace process and undermine Judaism, official says.
Dec. 14, 1996
Rabbi calls for a return to meaningful observance of the Sabbath, a view many are embracing.
Dec. 16, 2007
Reform Judaism’s Union of American Hebrew Congregations has admitted seven new synagogues for a total of 902, the first time U.S. and Canadian affiliates have exceeded 900.
July 8, 2000
Israel: Rally that drew faithful from around the world raises questions about their say in the city’s fate.
Jan. 25, 2001
Reform Judaism: The movement has taken a stronger stand against Rabbinic misconduct in recent years.
Dec. 7, 2000
Doctrine: Group officially brands Conservative and Reform movements as ‘another religion.’ But leaders of those denominations say unity must be emphasized.
April 1, 1997
Politics
Liberals who want you to be liberal are moral, but Christians who want you to be Christian are bigots.
Dec. 11, 2005
At issue is whether to retain the requirement that homosexual pastors remain celibate.
Aug. 12, 2005
As the great wave of interfaith marriages reaches the child-rearing stage, more parents are facing the difficult challenge of deciding in which religion to raise their children.
Dec. 9, 1995